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Lafitte

la·fitte

US/lʌˈfɪt/ rare

noun

1.

French pirate who aided the United States in the War of 1812 and received an official pardon for his crimes (1780-1826)

Origin

Borrowed from French Lafitte.

Phrases

  • Jean Lafitte

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